In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | 5.8 g | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) are lighter than Sony MDR XB50BS headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | WindSmart technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 94 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 5.8 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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| Additional Functions | - | DSP |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Right Earbud) |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 |
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